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WINDHOEK, 01 JUNE 2026 - Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA). (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Germany funds NAPPA project to curb teenage pregnancy in Namibia

WINDHOEK, 01 JUN (NAMPA) - Germany has provided N.dollars 1.9 million to the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA) to...

KATIMA MULILO, 27 May 2026 – Kabbe North Constituency Councilor and Chairperson of the Zambezi Regional Council Management Committee, Bernard Sisamu, speaking on behalf of the Zambezi Governor, Dorothy Kabula -Simushi at the belated World Malaria Day commemoration held at the Mukwahepo Sports Field in the Diary Compound of the Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency. (Photo: Contributed)

Over 24 000 malaria cases recorded in Zambezi since January

KATIMA MULILO, 28 MAY (NAMPA) – The Zambezi Region recorded 24 194 malaria cases, including 212 imported cases, between Janu...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Muharukua calls for quality on school project

OPUWO, 27 MAY (NAMPA) - Kunene Governor, Vipuakuje Muharukua, has called for high-quality workmanship and strict adherence to ...

Kaviveterue Virere

OPUWO, 26 MAY 2026- NTA Project Specialist Shaterika Petros speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Opuwo (Otjorungondo) Project Secondary School in Opuwo on Tuesday. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

NTA to recruit locals for construction of Otjorungondo school project

OPUWO, 27 MAY (NAMPA) - The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) has said it will lead the recruitment of local graduates who stud...

Kaviveterue Virere

OPUWO, 26 May 2026- Kunene Regional Director of Education, Sophia Frederick, speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of Otjorungondo Secondary School Project in Opuwo on Tuesday. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Kunene launches N. dollars 28 million Otjirongondo Secondary School project

OPUWO, 26 MAY (NAMPA) - The Kunene Regional Council on Tuesday officially launched the construction of the Otjorungondo Second...

Kaviveterue Virere

KATIMA MULILO, 26 May 2026 - The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare on Tuesday visited the Cheshire Home in the Zambezi Region.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Parly Standing Committee on oversight visit to Zambezi

KATIMA MULILO, 26 MAY (NAMPA) - The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social W...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 15 April 2024- The City of Windhoek (CoW) has confirmed the change in tap water to a brown shade in some areas of the capital, saying it is safe for consumption and is a result of the utilisation of boreholes to supplement supply. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

CoW says discoloured water safe for consumption

WINDHOEK, 25 MAY (NAMPA) – The City of Windhoek (CoW) has assured residents that the ‘discoloured water reported in some p...

Hardap leadership moves to end Wit Huis water crisis

MARIENTAL, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Residents of the Wit Huis settlement outside Mariental will soon have access to clean drinking w...

Garises Joe-chintha

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY 2026 - Helena Angula graduated with a certificate in Food Preparation in Windhoek on Wednesday, overcoming significant challenges as a student with special needs. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

UANDARA AND ANGULA DEFY ODDS TO FIND SUCCESS IN TECHNICAL TRAINING

By Uakutura Kambaekwa (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) WINDHOEK, 21 MAY (NAMPA) – Traditional education appeared to have closed its...

Uakutura Kambaekua

LÜDERITZ, 01 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi, officially opening the 19th Annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival. (Photo: Contributed)

Witbooi champions mandatory employee wellness in work environments

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – The well-being of workers should be considered mandatory and must be part of organisations’ ope...

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Wednesday celebrated 696 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who received their vocational certificates accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Witbooi urges 700 vocational graduates to create opportunities

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Wednesday celebrated 696 learners with Special Educational Needs ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

JOHANNESBURG, 20 March 2022 - Namibia's wheelchair shot-put athlete Johanna Amukoto while in action during the 2022 SASAPD Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

‘LIFE IS A JOURNEY, YOU DON’T END IT BECAUSE IT HAS CHANGED’: AMUKOTO

By Hesron Kapanga (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) WINDHOEK, 21 MAY (NAMPA) – In the quieter corners of north-western Windhoek, whe...

ISoP Africa Chapter meeting opens in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 19 MAY (NAMPA) – The International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) Africa Chapter meeting officially opened in...

Justina Shuumbwa

MUZII, 04 April 2026 - Teaching has resumed at three schools in the flood-prone Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambezi Region following a successful relocation exercise over the Easter weekend. (Photo: Contributed)

Assessment to determine return of flood-affected Zambezi schools

KATIMA MULILO, 19 MAY (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Education will lead a flood assessment exercise in July to determine when th...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 17 May 2026 - From charging N.dollars 5 for plaiting hair in a small village to graduating with an honours degree from the International University of Management, Jason Nendongo Kamuwa has proven that determination can overcome even the toughest circumstances. (Photo: Contributed)

OSHIKOTO BARBER BEATS THE ODDS TO GRADUATE WITH HONOURS DEGREE

By Eba Kandovazu (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – From charging N.dollars 5 for plaiting hair in a small...

ONGWEDIVA, 16 May 2026 - Founder of the International University of Management (IUM), David Namwandi during the winter convocation of 1 225 students at Ongwediva on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

IUM to open 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa in 2027

OSHAKATI, 17 MAY (NAMPA) – Founder and Chairperson of the International University of Management (IUM), David Namwandi has a...

OVINYANGE, 28 April 2026 - Team three leader Anna Namwandi vaccinates a child at Ovinyange village during polio campaign in Kunene Region. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Government considers fourth polio vaccinations if 80 per cent target is missed

WINDHOEK, 15 MAY (NAMPA) – The government has said that if polio vaccination coverage falls short of the 80 per cent target,...

Haimene condemns poor patient treatment

OSHAKATI, 13 MAY (NAMPA) – Oshana Regional Health Director, Johanna Haimene has urged nurses to confront poor patient care a...

Over 20 Rundu nurses trained in specialised fields

RUNDU, 12 MAY (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Health and Social Services has awarded scholarships to 24 nurse practitioners at the R...

KATIMA MULILO, 12 May 2026 - Some of the nurses demonstrating how the oath for the profession is administered as they recite it at the Katima Mulilo Open Market during the celebration of the International Nurses Day. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Kabende pays tribute to nurses

KATIMA MULILO, 12 MAY (NAMPA) - Katima Mulilo Mayor Kabende Kabende has said nursing is a calling built on humanity, compassio...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Nanso urges Kunene youth to prioritise safety during school holidays

OPUWO, 12 MAY (NAMPA) – The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) in the Kunene Region has urged young people in th...

Kaviveterue Virere

NANKUDU, 11 May 2026 - The Nankudu maternity ward renovation is nearing completion. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Nankudu maternity ward renovation nears oompletion

NANKUDU, 11 MAY (NAMPA) – Kavango West Health Director, Fransiska Hamutenya, said renovation of the maternity ward at Nankud...

Luvindao inaugurates dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo

KATIMA MULILO, 11 MAY (NAMPA) - Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao has inaugurated the dialysis unit a...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KAPAKO, 17 October 2025 - The Kavango West Regional Education Director, Pontianus Musore, pictured at a symposium held at Leevi Hakusembe Secondary School.. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Musore calls for coordination as school dropout, teenage pregnancy rates increase

By Lylie Joel NKURENKURU, 11 MAY (NAMPA) – Kavango West Director of Education, Pontianus Musore is calling for urgent, coord...

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges NUST graduates to drive Namibia’s development through innovation

WINDHOEK, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – The Namibia University of Science and Technology continues to play a critical role in advancing N...

OKANGHUDI, 02 May 2026 - The Ohangwena regional governor Kadiva’s Hamutumwa during the courtesy visit to the former president Hifikepunye Pohamba at Okanghudi village on Saturday. (Photo: presidency)

Ohangwena health workers urged to uphold professionalism, accountability

OSHAKATI, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – Ohangwena Region Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa has called on healthcare workers in the region to str...

One Economy hosts media summit on ethical reporting

WINDHOEK, 08 MAY (NAMPA) – The One Economy Foundation on Friday held a media summit aimed at educating journalists on ethica...

OSHAKATI, 30 April 2026- The First National Bank (FNB) handed over a block of classrooms to Erundu Combined School in Oshakati as part of efforts to improve the learning environment for learners on Friday at the value of N. dollars 50 000. (photo: contributed.)

FNB upgrades Erundu Combined School classroom block

OSHAKATI, 30 APR (NAMPA) - First National Bank (FNB) Namibia on Friday handed over a refurbished classroom block to Erundu Com...

NKURENKURU, 28 April 2026- The Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in Kavango West Region in collaboration with National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) hosted an artificial intelligence (AI) engagement at Nkurenkuru. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NCRS hosts engagement to shape Namibia’s AI policy

NKURENKURU, 29 APR (NAMPA) - The National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) hosted an engagement at Nkuren...

WINDHOEK, 27 April 2026 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, inaugurated the new Board of Directors of the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NIP's new board inaugurated

WINDHOEK, 27 APR (NAMPA) – Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Monday inaugurated the new board o...

Uakutura Kambaekua

OMUTHIYA, 27 April 2026 - Oshikoto Regional Council Chairperson Sacky Nangula (L) administering the first polio vaccine for round three of the polio campaign. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Third round of polio vaccine campaign commences in Oshikoto

OMUTHIYA, 27 APR (NAMPA) - The Oshikoto Region Health Directorate officially launched round three of the polio vaccination cam...

OPUWO, 23 January 2026 - Jason Ndahepele, Chief Health Programme Officer of the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene intensifies polio vaccination campaign ahead of round three

OPUWO, 26 APR (NAMPA) – Health authorities in the Kunene Region have intensified preparations ahead of the third round of th...

Kaviveterue Virere

Epukiro secondary kicks off holiday school to prepare learners

GOBABIS, 26 APR (NAMPA) – Epukiro Secondary School commenced with its annual holiday school on Saturday in the Omaheke Regio...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

OMUTHIYA, 24 April 2026 - Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti (L) pictured with Omuthiya Constituency Councillor Erastus Nekomba (R) during the fundraising gala dinner of Omuthiya lipundi Secondary School. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Omuthiya residents pledge over N.dollars 96 000 for school hall

OMUTHIYA, 25 APR (NAMPA) – Residents of Omuthiya town have pledged a total of N.dollars 96 500 for the completion of the Omu...

UN launches ‘Building Brighter Tomorrows’ project in Mpungu

GAVA, 25 APR (NAMPA) – The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and the Commonwealth in Namibia launched the ‘Building Brigh...

OSHAKATI, 22 April 2026 - The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Professor Kenneth Matengu pictured during the UNAM Northern Campuses graduation ceremony on Wednesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

UNAM northern campuses celebrate graduation of 901 students

OSHAKATI, 23 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 901 students graduated from the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) northern campuses on ...